...I knew it...

I am one of those following the impeachment proceedings. it is a lot better than the telenovelas on TV. This is a real courtroom no tone that will see in another few years or so. it is interesting if you just take the time to understand and analyze the discussions. My only regret is the prosecution who stammer and fumble in the proceedings and has to be assisted by the senators themselves to get to the point they are working for. I am not siding with anyone but I hope that justice will prevail and not according to public opinion.

Impeachment. More fun in the Philippines. I read that Clinton's impeachment trial lasted for only 17 days, and the prosecution was allowed to present all pieces of evidence they wanted without too many objections. Here, it's objection left and right, as if Cuevas is being paid per objection. Sounds impressive, but really the arguments are rehashes only of their argument on quantum of evidence and the issue on ill-gotten wealth. If this were a legal forum where facts are obfuscated in the name of due process, then the defense will win. Look at the prosecution who seem to be trial babies, with absolutely no trial experience, who refuse to come to court prepared, and instead continue to try the case in the court of public opinion. Where they are winning mostly because they come off as folksy - does Juan care that the ill-gotten wealth is not alleged in the pleading? To be honest, I don't care for Corona's appointment as CJ. Be that as it may, he must be given his day in court. The defense however should do a better job of winning the public over because it would be disastrous if CJ would be acquitted and nobody believes in the acquittal. The prosecution should do a better job in the impeachment court as well as they are doing in the media crucifying CJ for all to see. It makes you wonder how Congress functions - do they also go to the hearings unprepared? Scary thought.

It's funny that the only way i want to react on this issue and all other issues surrounding Philippine politics, to cover my ignorance on the matter is to say, "I simply don't care". Or at least I want to not to care. But then, it shows I care a bit because I'm responding to this discussion...only to want to say I dont care.

I haven't closely monitored the impeachment of the Chief Justice and I don't think it will get my interest in the coming days either. I find the trial very slow and disorganized most especially on the side of the prosecutors. I think that the television cameras should be removed in the impeachment court so that grandstanding by all sides can be avoided and thus speed up the questionings and presentations of all sides. They should just record the sessions that they'll be having so that the people can view them later.

I also hope the transcriber is getting a raise! I am no longer closely monitoring the Coronavela since I figured I have better things to do. From what I heard, Serafin Cuevas is doing everything he can to win this case with "technicalities". His mastery of the court proceedings gives the Defense team the upperhand. I wonder if Lito Lapid really knows what he is doing. With that said, I am calling for him to give his legal adviser a raise since it seems that every word has to be explained! With Mirriam Santiago's comeback, everyone expects a good laugh from time to time. I just hope she does not yell at those poor lawyers.

they are wasting time on something not to be discussing at court. They should focus on helping poor Filipino families.

It's gonna be like old cases, will be forgotten in a long while. Though i'm still hoping we get a conviction or something.

one same good old story .